Cristiano Ronaldo Makes Groundbreaking Move to Saudi Arabian Club

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[{"selector":"#anim-f4d12551-0538-4e35-ae2f-f25ba3831600 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(7.836836427305471%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fd9714bb-4d33-44ae-baa4-f907ebd92054","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr in a groundbreaking deal for Middle Eastern soccer. Arrow

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